A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 140g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 140g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by of 128.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are resistant to sweat

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 5mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20000Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is 6 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 6 hours

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

It takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.9 hours

Battery Power

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 60mAh

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery power is 60mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX4
	weight	11.2g	140g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	7mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	5Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	21000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	107dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	21hours
	charge time	0.6hours	1.5hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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